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A warmer, dryer basement. |
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Savings in utility costs |
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Reduced Construction time. |
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Year-around installations. |
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Less cost to finish basement. |
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Suitable for use in lower
soil |
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bearing capacities. |
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Absorbs and distributes loads |
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and stresses
that crack concrete footings. |
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| A PWF
basement is as dry, clean-smelling and habitable
as upstairs living space. |
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The design of the PWF System allows ground water to
divert around and under the basement rather than
collecting in the "bowl" created by the
typical concrete foundation. Moisture caught in
this bowl "wicks" through the concrete
causing the basement to be musty and damp. The PWF System
collects water farther from the interior of the
basement and disposes of it before the moisture
has an opportunity to enter the room. |
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| PWF
basements are built of Southern Yellow Pine. |
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| One of the
strongest species of framing lumber
available. Pressure
treated to resist damage from moisture and
insects each piece of material is inspected, and
marked certifying it "Foundation
Grade". A properly installed Permanent
Wood Foundation is
warranted against fungal and insect damage for 75
years. |
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| PWF
basements save energy. |
| A home
with an insulated PWF can
have up to 50% less heat loss than a comparable
energy efficient home built with a standard
masonry basement. |
